College
Editorial
How Cassells Might Actually be Keeping Third-Level Away From Election Spotlight
Higher education has hardly featured in the general election campaign so far.
Analysis
An Election Timed to Puncture the Youth Vote? It Suits Fine Gael Just Fine
If Fine Gael really wanted students to vote, it wouldn't hold an election the week before a new register of electors kicks in, writes Cormac Watson.
Gardaí Launch Murder Inquiry After Death of Cork IT Student
Cameron Blair, a second-year engineering student, was stabbed after a group of young men gatecrashed a house party he was attending.
Analysis
The Big Two Parties on Higher Education – In Their Own Words
Ahead of the election, Faye Curran looks back at the words and deeds of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael when it comes to third-level education in Ireland.
First-Year UCC Student and Family to Stay in Ireland After Deportation Revoked
The government has rowed back on a deportation order issued to Hamza Khan and his family last Friday.
In Election Manifesto, USI Calls for an End to Student Contribution
USI's manifesto also argues for free public transport for students and legal protections for asylum seekers in formal education.
In UL, New Water Fountains to Take Seven Million Bottles Out of Circulation
The installation of refilling stations across campus is part of an effort to cut down on single-use water bottles.
Trinity Student Tate Donnelly to Run for Election as Green Party Candidate
Donnelly, who announced his campaign today, is the youngest general election candidate in the country.
Ireland Will Take to the Polls for General Election on February 8th
The dissolution of the Dáil will put pressure on higher education lobby groups to make third-level a significant issue for voters.
Government Must Give ‘Clarity’ on Voter Registration Ahead of Election, Says USI
USI President Lorna Fitzpatrick demanded that the government ensure voters registered in the last year will be automatically able to vote.